Man reportedly robbed outside Cape home of cash and jewelry

By CONNOR HOLMES
published in the Cape Coral Daily Breeze 6/25/09

A Cape Coral man told police that he was robbed outside of his home Tuesday morning.

The alleged robber made off with jewelry, cash, a cell phone and set of keys valued at $1,445, according to police documents.

The victim reportedly said he was on the north side of his home, in the 2300 block of Southeast Eighth Place, when a black man wearing sunglasses and a bandana over his face grabbed him from behind and stated, "Gimme your money, give me your wallet, don't fight me, I'm not gonna hurt (you), just do what I tell you."

The robbery was reported at 11:20 a.m.

The alleged robber was approximately 25 years old, 6 feet tall, 165 pounds and was wearing a dark shirt, the victim told police.

The suspect snatched a necklace from the victim's neck and fled south with it and the other items, reports stated.

Helicopter and K-9 units responded and canvassed the area, but were unable to locate a suspect.

Police continue to investigate the incident.

Anyone with information on the incident can contact the Cape Coral Police Department at 574-3223.